August: Jewish history, Israeli film and women’s brunch
The next season of programming of the East Valley JCC is starting soon! Here’s a look at what is happening in August. Open Beit Midrash offers two classes beginning this month: ‘Jewish History: The Journey of the Jewish People” at 10 a.m. and “Maimonides: A...
Mindful Monday: The Filter of ‘both/and’ thinking
By Wayne “Dr. B” Benenson, Ph.D. This is my last post for the EVJCC blog. I am left with two seemingly opposite feelings, of both sadness and gratitude. I feel sad since I will no longer be sharing these monthly moments of mindfulness. And, at the same...
Early Learning Center receives NECPA accreditation
The Early Learning Center of the East Valley JCC recently achieved National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation was established in 1991 to encourage quality and recognize excellence in early childhood...
Mindful Monday: Tame your monkey mind
By Wayne “Dr. B” Benenson, Ph.D. If the mindfulness movement had a mascot, it would probably be a chattering monkey. Imagine a jabbering monkey jumping from tree to tree. Now imagine a mind that jumps from thought to thought. The term “monkey mind” is an...
Mindful Monday: Forgiveness, the mindful way
By Wayne “Dr. B” Benenson, Ph.D. Most of you know the story of how Nelson Mandela fought his demons by learning to forgive his jailers. Nelson ended his 27 years in an apartheid jail to become president of South Africa and usher in a new norm of racial...
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Rabbi David Pinkwasser, rabbi emeritus at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, speaks about his new book, "The Adventures of the Rabbi Who Became a Flight Attendant."
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Parsha of the Week and…
Parsha of the Week and…
Parsha of the Week and... 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays | Sept. 11-Dec. 18 Join Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, each week to learn about the weekly Torah portion. The free class […]
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Tuesdays at the J
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Tuesdays at the J Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at the East Valley JCC Tuesdays at the J is a group for individuals and couples ages 55-plus who meet weekly to enjoy […]
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Parsha of the Week and…
Parsha of the Week and... 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays | Sept. 11-Dec. 18 Join Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, each week to learn about the weekly Torah portion. The free class […]
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Parsha of the Week and…
Parsha of the Week and…
Parsha of the Week and... 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays | Sept. 11-Dec. 18 Join Rabbi Michael Beyo, EVJCC CEO, each week to learn about the weekly Torah portion. The free class […]
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Silent Heroes: Little Known Women of Chanukah
Silent Heroes: Little Known Women of Chanukah
Join Karolyn Benger to learn abut three women from the story of Chanukah who - despite playing pivotal roles that helped ensure the Jewish people's victory - are rarely known.